Lincoln Community School is one of the leading International Schools in Africa and is an IB World School, fully authorized in all three levels of the International Baccalaureate program. The school thrives on the richness of cultures represented by its 560 students from over 60 different nationalities and a very diverse staff community from 15 different nationalities.
The School is seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) who will work on a fixed term contract basis to join our inclusive learning support team and our Life Center Education Program (LCE). The successful candidate will provide services to students from Pre-K through Grade 12 in developing the functional skills, independence and participation needed to access learning and engage successfully in school routines. This is a unique opportunity to work within a diverse, collaborative, and globally-minded school community, where student well-being and learning are at the heart of everything we do.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications, experience, and abilities.
Qualifications & Certification
Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent professional qualification.
Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent professional qualification.
Current professional registration, licensure, or certification required to practice in Ghana.
Current professional registration, licensure, or certification required to practice in Ghana.
Key Knowledge, Experience & Abilities
Minimum of three years’ experience working with children and young people, ideally ages 3–18, in educational, pediatric, or related settings.
Minimum of three years’ experience working with children and young people, ideally ages 3–18, in educational, pediatric, or related settings.
Knowledge of child and adolescent development and occupational therapy approaches that support participation and functional performance in school settings.
Knowledge of child and adolescent development and occupational therapy approaches that support participation and functional performance in school settings.
Experience assessing and supporting fine-motor, visual-motor, sensory-regulation, motor-coordination, self-care, written-output, and functional-independence needs, as relevant to caseload.
Experience assessing and supporting fine-motor, visual-motor, sensory-regulation, motor-coordination, self-care, written-output, and functional-independence needs, as relevant to caseload.
Understanding of inclusive education and the ability to collaborate effectively with educators and multidisciplinary teams.
Understanding of inclusive education and the ability to collaborate effectively with educators and multidisciplinary teams.
Understanding of international education environments and experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations are preferred.
Understanding of international education environments and experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations are preferred.
Closing date - 13th November 2026
Closing date - 13th November 2026